Physician Assistant at University of Southern California
If you plan to study Physician Assistant, take a look at what University of Southern California. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Southern California is in Los Angeles, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 63 physician assistant graduations were recorded at University of Southern California.
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Online Class Availability at University of Southern California
Distance learning is available at University of Southern California. Of 46,566 students, 6,077 (13%) studied exclusively online and 9,437 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Physician Assistant Rankings at University of Southern California
Use these rankings to compare University of Southern California’s Physician Assistant program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #1 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #1 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 241 |
| Best Value | California | #7 of 11 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #10 of 15 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #190 of 226 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Physician Assistant graduates at University of Southern California, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Physician Assistant graduates at University of Southern California are 83% women (52) and 17% men (11).
Physician Assistant Master’s Program at University of Southern California
Among the 63 master’s physician assistant degrees awarded at University of Southern California, 83% were women (52) and 17% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at University of Southern California.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 19 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 21 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 78% of Physician Assistant master’s degree recipients at University of Southern California, above the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Physician Assistant Graduates
Those who complete Physician Assistant program at University of Southern California pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Physician Assistant graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Anesthesiologist Assistants | $116,229 |
| Physician Assistants | $77,320 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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